Public schools in Midland, MI
21 open public schools with an address in Midland, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
21
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,391
21 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Midland public schools
The federal directory lists 21 public schools in Midland, MI: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high, 3 combined or other. The 21 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,391 students, an average of 447 per school. The largest campus is HH Dow High School (1,272 students), and the largest elementary school is Central Park Elementary School (646).
Midland Public Schools operates the most schools here (13), and 2 regular districts have at least one Midland campus, plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 7 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 8 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 37% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Midland
Midland Public Schools
Public school district
13 schools in Midland
Bullock Creek School District
Public school district
5 schools in Midland
Academic and Career Education Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Midland
Midland County Educational Service Agency
Specialized public school district
1 school in Midland
Windover High School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Midland
Elementary schools in Midland
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Elementary School Midland Public Schools | KG–05 | 479 | 16:1 | |
| Bullock Creek Elementary School Bullock Creek School District | PK–02 | 303 | 16.6:1 | |
| Central Park Elementary School Midland Public Schools | PK–05 | 646 | 15.8:1 | |
| Chestnut Hill Elementary School Midland Public Schools | KG–05 | 416 | 18.6:1 | |
| Floyd School Bullock Creek School District | KG–05 | 306 | 13.9:1 | |
| Pine River Elementary School Bullock Creek School District | 03–05 | 254 | 19.6:1 | |
| Plymouth Elementary School Midland Public Schools | KG–05 | 406 | 16.4:1 | |
| PrePrimary Center at Carpenter Street School Midland Public Schools | PK–KG | 63 | 8.2:1 | |
| Siebert Elementary School Midland Public Schools | PK–05 | 643 | 18.3:1 | |
| Woodcrest Elementary School Midland Public Schools | PK–05 | 600 | 17.3:1 |
Middle schools in Midland
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullock Creek Middle School Bullock Creek School District | 06–08 | 348 | 16.3:1 | |
| Jefferson Middle School Midland Public Schools | 06–08 | 919 | 17.8:1 | |
| Northeast Middle School Midland Public Schools | 06–08 | 789 | 16.2:1 |
High schools in Midland
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic and Career Education Academy Academic and Career Education Academy · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 85 | 15.7:1 | |
| Bullock Creek High School Bullock Creek School District | 09–12 | 462 | 18.2:1 | |
| HH Dow High School Midland Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,272 | 17.9:1 | |
| Midland High School Midland Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,129 | 18.1:1 | |
| Windover High School Windover High School · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 95 | 12.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Midland
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juvenile Justice Center Midland Public Schools · Special Education School | 04–12 | 11 | 3.4:1 | |
| MCESA and Sugnet School Classroom Programs Midland County Educational Service Agency · Special Education School | PK–12 | 158 | 4.3:1 | |
| Post Secondary Transition Program Midland Public Schools · Special Education School | UG–UG | 7 | 7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.6%
- Hispanic5%
- Black1.9%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial4.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 21 Midland schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,391 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Midland
How many public schools are in Midland, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 21 open public schools with a location address in Midland: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 9,391 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Midland?
Schools with an address in Midland belong to 5 education agencies, led by Midland Public Schools (13 schools), Bullock Creek School District (5 schools), Academic and Career Education Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Midland?
HH Dow High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Midland, with 1,272 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Midland?
Yes. 2 of the 21 public schools in Midland are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Academic and Career Education Academy, Windover High School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Midland schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Midland public schools is 16.3:1, similar to the Michigan school median of 16.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Midland guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Michigan cities